Green / brown lentils

lentilles vertes du Puy / brown lentils

Flavor and role: Lentils with skins on that keep their shape when cooked and have an earthy, nutty flavor. Boil unsoaked for 20-30 minutes.
Typical dishes and uses: Lentil salad, French lentils braised with sausage, mujaddara, lentil soup
Substitutes: Brown and green lentils replace each other 1:1. Puy lentils are the firmest.
Storage: Keep sealed at room temperature for 1 year.
Main countries: France · Canada · India
Used in this book: Ash Reshteh (Persian Herb, Bean and Noodle Soup)Harira Koshari Mujaddara (Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions)Classic Ash Reshteh from Dried Beans Saffron Lamb Harira with Egg Ribbons Cairo Shop-Style Koshari with Shatta Crispy Koshari Bites with Daqqa Tomato Dip Spiced Mujaddara with Extra-Crispy Onions and Cucumber-Mint Yogurt Mujaddara Lentil Tacos with Crispy Onions and Lime Crema Warm Mujaddara Salad Bowl with Roasted Squash, Feta and Pomegranate Dressing

Updated 2026-10-10